We’re Hiring: Graphic Designer

8 March 2023 James Brooke

March 2023

Graphic Designer, Full Time. Permanent.

Rooster is one of the UK’s leading independent PR agencies servicing clients across b2b and b2c sectors. Founded in 1999 by Henry Hemming, Rooster is focused on results-driven communications that deliver against clients’ business objectives. Managing Director James Brooke heads up the team of 30 genuine, straight-talking and creative communications experts.

Due to continuing expansion, we are looking for a talented Graphic Designer.

What you’ll be doing.

You will be working on the Rooster brand across all agency collateral and social media. We are doing okay, but we know we could do better, that’s where you come in. You will also work on improving the quality of our proposals.

You will also be producing work for Rooster clients. There is a lot of design work to get stuck into, for example, invitations, flyers and collateral. We are currently outsourcing this work, but would like to bring this in-house so we can improve the turnaround time.

What we need you to have.

An in-depth knowledge of Adobe Suite including (but not exclusively) InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Ability to design in Microsoft Office, specifically in PowerPoint and Word
Experience of designing to in-house brand guidelines (as well as deconstructing and delivering on client brand guidelines) for multiple applications both on and offline
Creative thinking
Exceptional attention to detail. Every pixel is important to you
Experience of designing for print (including delivering to spec for printers), creation of interactive PDFs, design of display materials, merchandise and POS
Experience of designing for social, both paid and organic
Knowing the difference between CMYK & RGB
To be able to take creative direction and/or feedback from senior design team

Would be ideal if you also have.

Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver and a working knowledge of HTML/CSS
Familiarity with WordPress including Elementor
Experience of HTML email marketing design
Experience of Video editing with Adobe Premier Pro and After effects would also be a bonus

What you’ll get from us.

As we’re an independent SME agency delivering award-winning results, every single person at Rooster is an essential asset, not only in contributing the necessary skills, creativity and work ethic, but in supporting and encouraging each other. We are committed to your development and will provide regular training and one-to-one mentorship to nurture you through your career at Rooster.

The package:

Competitive salary based on experience plus benefits package that includes:

Private gym membership at The Ministry
Health and wellbeing classes at The Ministry
Private health cover
0% interest staff loans
One month paid sabbatical after five years
Bonus and commission schemes
Two agency socials: Christmas and summer (based on business performance)

Where:

You’ll be based at our office at The Ministry, an amazing creative workspace with a swanky bar, café, terrace, cinema, sound studio and events space. The Ministry hosts free social events every week.